Surry County will be celebrating its 250th anniversary on August 21, 2021 at the historic courthouse in Dobson. For more information, click on the 250th logo. Come out and celebrate our anniversary with family and friends!
Leadership Surry County is now accepting applications. This program focuses on community analysis and enhancement of one’s leadership skills. Each session will focus on an area related to Surry County, as well as a leadership activity. Download the application here.
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Duke Energy begins construction on largest solar plant in Surry County, N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy continues to expand solar power in North Carolina with construction starting on its 22.6-megawatt (MW) Stony Knoll Solar power plant. Once completed, it will be the largest solar plant in Surry County. The...
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County Demographics
- Population, 2019 71,783%
- Unemployment Rate, May 2021 4.1%
- Labor Force, May 2021 32,403%
- Number Unemployed, May 2021 persons 1,320%
- Average Weekly Wage, 4th Q 2020 $862.80%
- 2020-2021 Surry County Property Tax Rate (per $100) $0.582%
- County Building Permits Issued, 2020 $59,600,847%
- Gross Retail Sales, April 2021 $114,290,890%
- Median Household Income, 2019 $43,597%
- Per Capita Income, 2019 $26,429%
- Crime Rate, 2017 (per 100,000) persons 177%
- Tourism Expenditures, 2020 $130.90 million%
- 2020 Tier Designation 2%
- Land Area sq mi 532 %
- Persons Per Square Mile, 2019 persons 135.2%
- 2019 Median Age 43%
Contact Us
Surry County Economic Development Partnership Inc. 1218 State St., Mt. Airy NC 27030
PO BOX 7128
336.401.9900